Politics of Illness: How Raila’s Health Became a Weapon in Kenya’s Political Wars

When rumours about Raila’s health began to circulate online last week, they didn’t just ignite curiosity; they reopened old wounds in Kenya’s polarized political terrain. What might have been a private matter quickly turned into public ammunition, exposing the ugly side of political opportunism that thrives on speculation and fear.The

Mbui Backs Babu to Unseat Sakaja Come 2027

Kathiani MP Robert Mbui has thrown his weight behind Embakasi East MP Babu Owino’s bid for the Nairobi gubernatorial seat, setting the stage for what could be a heated contest to unseat Governor Johnson Sakaja in 2027.Speaking on Monday, September 29, Mbui praised his Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) colleague, describing

Youth Factor Pivot for Kenya’s Voter Registration Push

Presidential hopeful and Busia County Senator Okiya Omtatah Okoiti has placed the youth at the centre of Kenya’s democratic renewal, urging them to seize the chance to register as voters and shape the 2027 polls.In an appeal shared on his X account on Monday, September 29, 2025, Omtatah told Kenyans

Kalonzo to Ruto: Kenya Grey-Listed Under Your Watch

Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has launched a scathing attack on President William Ruto, accusing him of presiding over what he termed as “a money laundering hub” in Kenya.Speaking during the People’s Liberation Party (PLP) National Delegates Conference at Ufungamano House, Nairobi, Kalonzo said Ruto’s administration had allowed the rot

Kericho Man Hacks Three Relatives to Death Before Mob Lynching

Tragedy struck Samutet village in Kericho County on Thursday after a 19-year-old man hacked three of his relatives to death in a brutal domestic attack.Police said the suspect, identified as Evans Kiprop, first attacked his 70-year-old aunt inside her house, hacking her with a panga as she went about her